Eden's Zero features an abundance of unique companions. At the center of it all is the protagonist, Shiki Granbell. Raised by machines, centered around the Demon King, Shiki later sets out on a journey to find Mother with Rebecca. In this article, we'll introduce you to Shiki Granbell, including his appearance, personality, and the techniques he specializes in.
Like previous protagonists, he has short hair and a hot-blooded personality!
Hiro Mashima's works often feature protagonists with short hair, a strong sense of justice, and a passionate personality, such as Haru from RAVE and Natsu from Fairy Tail. Shiki, the protagonist of Eden's Zero, is also a hot-blooded character with short hair and a strong sense of justice. He's more like Natsu, if anything. He's the type who uses his powers for his friends rather than for himself, and when he gets angry, it's usually because his friends are hurt or insulted.
Shiki originally had long hair
As the story progresses, Shiki's hair becomes more and more short-haired, but when he first appeared, he had long hair that covered one of his eyes. However, when Rebecca arrived in Granbell, he had his hair cut while he was sleeping, leaving it short... However, perhaps because he liked the hairstyle, he continued his journey with it. The only time he ever had long hair was when he created his own avatar in virtual space, out of nostalgia.
He has a slightly more erotic personality than previous protagonists.
Shiki has a similar personality to Natsu from Fairy Tail, but one big difference is his intense interest in women. While Natsu barely reacted when Lucy showed up naked, Shiki seems to have a certain level of interest in adolescents. On the day he first met Rebecca, he fondled her breasts and peeked at her panties, just like an elementary school student. He later reacted excitedly when he saw Rebecca naked through X-ray goggles, and even suggested she wear a see-through maid outfit as a cosplay costume.
Shiki's ability is Gravity Ether Gear
While Haru excels in sword fighting and Natsu in flame fighting, Shiki's weapon is gravity. He can freely manipulate gravity to immobilize his opponents, launch long-range attacks with gravity bullets, and even pull opponents in like a black hole. Even a seemingly ordinary punch can be transformed into a one-hit kill by applying gravity. Ether Gear can be applied not only to the arms but also to the legs, allowing him to add gravity to any attack.
Shiki's weakness is insects!
Shiki is curious about everything and likes to get involved, but the only thing he's afraid of is insects. It seems he's not just afraid of insects, but anything "insect-like" in general, so much so that when an insect-like monster appears, he faints before even fighting. For the sake of his friends, Shiki will always face the enemy, no matter what danger awaits. However, when it comes to insects, he seems to have a strong dislike for them, as seen in his fainting, leaving Pyra alone in a pinch.
Shiki's Journey is a Journey to Make Friends
Shiki sets off into space from his original home of Granbell, but it's not with any particular plan or dream in mind. When Granbell's machines go out of control, he's taken by Rebecca, who happens to be there, and sets off into space. Shiki's dream is to make lots of friends. Since there are no other humans in Granbell, whenever he sees a human, he begs them, even on first meeting. Sometimes, he even begs enemies to become friends...
Shiki is voiced by Takuma Terashima
If you're wondering who voices Shiki in this anime, it's Takuma Terashima. Some of Terashima's most notable works include "Apollo," the protagonist of "Genesis of Aquarion," which was his first lead role. More recently, he has also voiced "Klaus Lunette (Golden Dawn)" in "Black Clover" and "Touma Amagase" in "The Idolmaster."
Shiki Granbell Summary
So far, I've introduced Shiki Granbell, the protagonist of Eden's Zero. Overall, I think he's quite similar to Natsu from Fairy Tail. He has a childish personality and can often be dangerous, but I hope you'll enjoy watching Shiki's actions and being on the edge of your seat!
